The Power Of Now

If ever there was a book written that will profoundly change your life then it is The Power Of Now.
This is no new age clap trap but an insightfully written page turner that will really get you thinking; or not!
Eckhart Tolle draws not only from his real life experiences but also from the wisest teachings, from the greatest minds our planet has ever known. His generosity of spirit and profound insights prove him to be one of the forerunners in the evolution of the human world.

                                                              

"THE POWER OF NOW CAN TRANSFORM YOUR THINKING. THE RESULT? MORE JOY, RIGHT NOW."  OPRAH WINFREY

Science Meets Spirituality: Video

Two Roads Diverge

It's a fascinating fact that scientists and scholars have been studying mindfulness for years, and have been proving its benefits. For many people the sight of Buddha Statues and robed monks would be off putting, but when the scientists get involved and get proven results, the whole thing becomes much more credible. Take a look at this 4 minute video. 

Professor Mark Williams

Oxford Mindfulness

Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy Relieves Depression

Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science Working Together Against  Depression

Depression is very common in today's times with as many as  one in five people becoming depressed at some point in their lives. Anyone can get low ; but someone is said to be suffering from depression when these feelings don’t go away quickly or become so bad that they impact on the sufferers everyday life, and can lead to long bouts of depression, sometimes resulting in addiction to drugs or alcohol, break down in relationships or even self harm and suicide. However in an interesting merge of the eastern teachings of Buddhism and modern day science and psychology, a new and proven approach to dealing with depression has emerged.

What is: Mindfulness

 Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing ones awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. There are many books and theories available that tell us to 'live in moment' or get into the 'here and now'. It sounds like good sense but how do we actually achieve this presence of mind? How do we develop mindfulness?